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… where the blessings of God are avidly sought and humbly accepted. The American experiment in democracy rests on this insight. Its discovery was the great triumph of our Founding Fathers, … are indispensable supports.'' And finally, that shrewdest of all observers of American democracy, Alexis de Tocqueville, put it eloquently after he had gone on a search for the secret … attempts to water down traditional values and even abrogate the original terms of American democracy. Freedom prospers when religion is vibrant and the rule of law under God is …
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… Joint Argentina-United States Declaration on Democracy 03/19/1985 … March 19, 1985 Presidents Alfonsin and Reagan expressed their gratification and support for the spread and strengthening of democracy and individual freedom in the western hemisphere. They said the foreign policies of both countries are driven by the goals of peace, democracy, individual liberty, and the rule of law. They affirmed that the most just and lasting …
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… Statement on the 25th Anniversary of Venezuelan Democracy 01/21/1983 … January 21, 1983 On behalf of the people of the United States of America, … live in the hearts of all our citizens. … Statement on the 25th Anniversary of Venezuelan Democracy …
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… Remarks at a White House Ceremony Inaugurating the National Endowment for Democracy 12/16/1983 … December 16, 1983 Good morning and welcome. It's good to have you all here … the launching of a program with a vision and a noble purpose. The National Endowment for Democracy is, just as we've been told, more than bipartisan; it's a genuine partnership of … democratic development. My hope then was that America would make clear to those who cherish democracy throughout the world that we mean what we say. What had been preying on my mind that …
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… personal representative of President Shagari of Nigeria, Africa's most populous nation and a democracy. Europe's advanced industrial democracies with traditions of representative governments … man. In particular, this Conference is concerned with free elections, the very foundation of democracy. There's no more striking symbol of democracy than the picture of a citizen casting a ballot, electing a leader, choosing his or here …
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… armed only with the support of the Salvadoran people and your fervent desire for peace and democracy. Your "offer of peace'' for the armed left to rejoin El Salvador's political process, … hope that the Salvadoran people will achieve their heartfelt desire for peace, pluralistic democracy and social justice. You have our hopes and prayers that this courageous initiative is the first step in a process that will bring a lasting peace through democracy to your nation. Sincerely, /s/Ronald Reagan … Letter to President Jose Napoleon …
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… Monge's invitation to see Costa Rica. I know your country has long been a model for peace, democracy, and economic progress in the Western Hemisphere. Last month, President Monge spoke at the Conference of Free Elections in Washington about democracy. He made all of us who are committed to freedom very proud. ``Democracy,'' he said, ``has no universal formulas, like those of totalitarian philosophies. Its …
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… Americans: Today I want to give you some encouraging news about the opportunities for liberty, democracy, and peace in Central America, particularly in Nicaragua. This hope is based on a … in a show of bipartisan support, voted to aid the freedom fighters struggling for liberty and democracy in Nicaragua. The Senate has seen that their struggle is ours, that they need and … paramount questions that must be faced by every Member: Will you support those struggling for democracy? Will you resist the Soviets' brazen attempt to impose communism on our doorstep or …
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… should reverse its mistake and develop a responsible approach that assists those fighting for democracy and freedom in Central America. Notwithstanding today's votes, I intend to return to the Congress again and again to seek a policy that supports peace and democracy in Nicaragua. The United States will continue to work for these goals. Our friends in …
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… of the electorate. Wherever we are, no matter what our political agenda, those who believe in democracy and human rights should rejoice in times like this. Believing in the peaceful transfer … of people across the globe. Recognizing that bond is what this gathering and this Center for Democracy are all about. I want to take this opportunity to thank the Democratic and Republican … from the North Slope of Alaska to the tip of Tierra del Fuego -- are enjoying a rising tide of democracy. Of the 34 countries in Latin America, 27, with about 90 percent of the region's …
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